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Padres, Ty France Have Mutual Interest In Reunion

After playing for four teams and posting replacement-level production from 2024-25, first baseman Ty France had to settle for a minor league contract last February.

By MLB Trade Rumors · Yardbarker

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 11:16 PM

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The San Diego Padres and free-agent first baseman Ty France have mutual interest in a contract reunion.
France confirmed his desire to stay in San Diego, stating publicly that his heart is with the club.
The deal would be a free-agent signing following France's expired one-year, $1.35 million contract.

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First baseman Ty France and the San Diego Padres share mutual interest in a reunion ahead of his impending free agency. France expressed his strong desire to remain in San Diego, while Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports the Padres also have interest in re-signing him. The 32-year-old originally joined the team on a minor league contract in February before securing a regular starting role.

France enjoyed a resurgence in 2026, batting .295/.363/.502 with a career-high 21 home runs across 133 games. Alongside his 141 wRC+, he provided strong defense at first base with 15 Defensive Runs Saved. France collected $1.35 million in 2026 and is expected to command a larger contract as a top free-agent first baseman.

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